Chapter 16 Fermented Foods
Liu Yong didn't want and wouldn't give Dong Yun such an airy promise, so he had to pretend not to understand what she meant, divert the topic, and said, "Yun'er, what are you eating, is it also porridge?" ā
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"The pancakes are indeed a little hard, why don't you steam some soft ones, such as steamed buns and buns, to eat?"
"Steamed buns, steamed buns? What's that? Dong Yun was a little strange.
"Huh?!" Liu Yong suddenly remembered that steamed buns were said to have been invented by Comrade Zhuge Liang during the southern expedition to Meng, and it should not have appeared at this time. The noodles didn't seem to be there at this time, these terms were too advanced, and they hurriedly snorted, "These are all noodles from our hometown, no wonder Yun'er doesn't know." How do you usually make pasta here? ā
"We have three methods here, steaming and eating is called steamed cakes; Boiled and eaten is called soup cake; Baked pancakes. I heard that rich people still have fried food, but we ordinary people can't. ā
"Actually, flour can make a lot of delicious food, in addition to the steamed buns and buns I mentioned, there are also breads, cakes, noodles, and fried dough sticks...... Wow, too much, it's drooling just thinking about it. ā
"So flour can be made into so many styles? Will Big Brother do it? Dong Yun is convinced of Liu Yong's ability, and knows that what he has learned as a big brother is complicated and complicated, so his big and round eyes are full of expectations.
Liu Yong thought about it, it is not difficult to make these things, and he has learned several things in the past when he was in a labor technology class in school, and the most critical step is fermentation. However, at that time, all the ready-made yeast provided by the teacher was used, so what should I do at this time? Liu Yong's eyes rolled, and suddenly saw the pears and honey brought by Dong Yun, and his heart moved, didn't he learn similar in biology? Liu Yong smiled and said, "No problem." Let's eat first, and the big brother will do it later. However, there is one of the most important things that is more difficult to do, and I am afraid that it will take six or seven days to prepare. ā
"How long is it going to take?" Dong Yun was a little disappointed and sighed softly.
After the two of them had eaten, after Dong Yun cleaned up the things, Liu Yong asked Dong Yun to wash a pear first, wipe off the water, and not peel the skin, cut it into small pieces and mash it into a puree, put it into a small clay pot, and then put in a small spoon of honey, pour warm water that is not hot until the pear is completely submerged, and then cover the stopper, shake it well, and seal it tightly. In the end, Liu Yong said a little proudly: "That's fine." After that, you shake it once or twice a day, and after five or six days you open the lid, and if you see a lot of foam inside, you hear a 'poof' sound, and you have succeeded. ā
"Big brother, what's the use of you doing this? It looks like you're making fruit wine. Dong Yun was a little skeptical.
"It's about the same as winemaking. But I'm going to get the yeast through the fermentation process. ā
"Did Big Brother do so much just to get yeast?" Dong Yun looked surprised.
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong? Liu Yong is also a little strange.
Dong Yun pouted and said angrily: "Big brother, why didn't you say yeast earlier, I worked for a long time in vain." There is no need for ready-made yeast, what to do with such trouble! ā
"Huh?!" Liu Yong was shocked, "Is there yeast now?" ā
"Yes, there are a lot of breweries."
Liu Yong was skeptical: "I know that the koji used for sake brewing is made from rice that has become moldy, but my yeast is not like that." ā
Dong Yun laughed and said, "Big brother doesn't know. In addition to koji, there is also a kind of saccharomyces cerevisiae in the sake brewing workshop, which is the same as the eldest brother said. ā
Liu Yong's face turned red, and he scolded in his heart, Liu Yong, Liu Yong, you think too highly of yourself, and you think it is your own proud work, it turns out that the ancients have already invented it, so he sneered and said: "It seems that I am too self-righteous." Well, Yun'er will bring some tomorrow, and we'll do it next. ā
Dong Yun was also anxious, and said: "There is no need for tomorrow, it's not too far anyway, I'll go." After saying that, he went out in a hurry.
Liu Yong shook his head, this Dong Yun is also anxious. When there was nothing to do, Liu Yong asked someone to open the curtain to see the sergeants set up camp. Although Dong Xi is not good at this matter, fortunately, there are veterans such as Zhou Cang and Liu Gui to help. Liu Yong saw that the ground was also leveled, and the appearance of the barracks also took shape, during which Dong attacked and reported the progress several times, Liu Yong is also a layman, and he has no suggestions, just told his brothers to pay attention to safety.
Zhou Cang saw that Dong Yun was not by Liu Yong's side and walked in again, and asked the question in his heart, "Commander, why don't we go to Xuzhou earlier, and have to train here for a few months before leaving?" ā
Liu Yong had to patiently explain his military thinking of heavy generals and heavy soldiers, and said: "Brother Zhou, do you think our people are famous?" Do Liu Yuanjun and General Guan know the names of our people? ā
Zhou Cang scratched his head and said, "I don't think I know." ā
"Yes, we're all unknown nobodies." Liu Yong said earnestly, "Originally, Liu Yuanjun should have been overjoyed when he heard that hundreds of people had come to him, but it can be seen that we are just some rabble, and his heart should be so lost." ā
Zhou Cang nodded, and Liu Yong said again: "What if we bring an elite division with well-trained and outstanding combat power?" This can make Liu Bei look at us differently and entrust us with important tasks. ā
Zhou Cang understood and laughed: "I understand." Now the brothers can train with peace of mind. ā
At this time, Dong Yun came in with a smile on her face, and Liu Yong knew that the yeast was there. Sure enough, Dong Yun raised the cloth bag in his hand and said happily: "Big brother, I have what you want, what are you going to do next?" ā
"What are you going to do?" Zhou Cang asked curiously.
Liu Yong was afraid that there was still a difference between the yeast at this time and the one he bought in the mall, and he was worried that the steamed buns that came out were not too soft, so he said, "Brother Zhou, you go to rest first." I'll tell you when it's done. ā
Zhou Cang grinned and said, "I know." I'm very interesting, so I won't bother you. ā
Dong Yun said angrily: "Brother Zhou, what are you talking about? Zhou Cang laughed and turned his head out of the account.
Liu Yong grinned and whispered, "Yun'er, why don't we just make a few first, it's best to do it here." ā
"Big brother, I'm afraid I can't do it, so it's a joke." Dong Yun giggled, answered, and hurriedly went to prepare.
First asked Dong Yun to prepare all kinds of materials and cutting boards, kitchen knives, rolling pins and other things, and then asked Dong Yun to use warm water to dissolve the yeast, and then add some starch syrup and goat's milk to increase the effect of fermentation. Remember, it can't be thin, just like ...... It's like mud for building walls. ā
Dong Yun nodded, added flour and got up. "Yes, that's it, you have to rub it repeatedly, and you have to rub it for a longer time." After a while, a piece of dough was formed, Dong Yun kneaded it for about a quarter of an hour, and Liu Yong said, "It's okay." "In my previous experience, cover the dough with a warm, damp cloth and let it rise for an hour.
"It's called a dough. Yun'er, it's going to be like this for a while. You go wash your hands, and we'll talk. When Dong Yun came back and sat beside him, Liu Yong asked, "Yun'er, you often follow Mr. Hua, do you know how well the military doctors are learning?" ā
Dong Yun said: "It's not bad, I studied quite seriously." By the way, I'm also studying with Mr. Hua? ā
"Yun'er is also learning?"
"yes. Mr. Hua said that there are too many sick people in the world, and his energy is really limited, so it is better to accept a few more apprentices. In fact, the eldest brother is the best, but since the eldest brother's ambition is not here, forget it. Hehe, it's cheap for me. ā
"Mr. Hua's saving the world is really admirable. In fact, Yun'er is really good at learning, and it will be much more convenient to treat women in the future. ā
"I don't learn that much, I only learn massage and acupuncture from Mr. Hua."
"Why don't you learn to see the disease?" Liu Yong replied casually, suddenly his heart moved, he turned his head to look at Dong Yun, and saw that she was also peeking at herself, and immediately understood why she wanted to learn these two things, and couldn't help but be even more moved, but she could only pretend not to understand and said, "This is okay." At that time, Yun'er will test the needle on me. ā
Dong Yun sighed and said, "I don't dare." If it breaks, I won't be able to pay for it. ā
"If it breaks, you'll have to take care of me for the rest of my life."
"Phew, Bah, Bah! It's again. Dong Yun said lightly.
The two chatted for a long time, and when the fermentation time came, Liu Yong asked Dong Yun to pull open the wet cloth and cut the dough with a knife.
Liu Yong also asked Dong Yun to sprinkle dry flour on the board, and then knead the dough into a long cylindrical shape, the dough at both ends can be cut off for later dough, and the rest are cut into short columns of general size, and each top surface is gently pulled out with a knife to make a shallow mark, and the prototype of the steamed bun is formed.
"After the water boils for a while, put them on the steamer used to steam the rice on high heat for a quarter of an hour." Liu Yong finally explained, watching Dong Yun excitedly go out, but he felt a little worried in his heart, this cow was blown out, if it didn't work, wouldn't it be too faceless?
Fortunately, Dong Yun didn't have to work long, so Dong Yun came in with a steaming basin, and said happily: "Big brother, it's amazing, it's so big." The masters of the room have never seen it, and they are very surprised, and they all want to take it over to try it, so scared that I will run away, hehe! ā
Liu Yong saw that the steamed buns in the basin were several times larger than before steaming, and they were chubby, obviously successful, and he was quite proud. It's just that the color of the flour at that time was a little black, not very beautiful, and I regretted it a little.
Liu Yong motioned for Dong Yun to taste it. Dong Yun picked a small one, took a bite, chewed it carefully, and felt soft in the mouth, and the taste was really different, "Yun'er can dip it in honey and eat it, and the taste is even different." ā
Dong Yun dipped it in honey and ate it, and it was really fragrant, sweet and soft, and she liked it very much, and praised it while eating.
Liu Yong sighed in his heart, is this delicious? If you eat cake, bread or biscuits or something, you still have to jump? Liu Yong secretly decided that he must let Dong Yun taste many delicacies that he had never tasted before.
"Yun'er, you go and invite Brother Dong here."
After a while, Dong Xi came in with a smile, and said in his mouth: "Is it really so delicious?" Looking at the soft steamed buns, I was also amazed, and I couldn't stop praising after breaking a piece and tasting it, "It's really good." We've never seen or tasted anything like this. What is it called? Steamed bread. Okay, I'll take some out and let them taste them later. ā
Liu Yong said: "Brother Dong, in fact, the taste of this thing can only be regarded as average. When we make it, we can add green onions and minced meat to it and then steam it, which is called steamed buns, and it tastes good. I mainly thought that this thing would not require any materials to make, and that it would take a short time, so it would be suitable for our march. ā
Dong Xi smiled and said, "Brother Liu is extremely thoughtful. Then I'll arrange for the cook to learn, and Yun'er will teach you seriously later. It's better to eat this bun at noon tomorrow. My brother wants to try it now. ā
"Brother Dong, you instructed the room to prepare more meat, and you can drink alcohol at night except for those who patrol the camp, but you must not get drunk. Tonight, one is to thank Mr. Hua and Yun'er, and the other is to train tomorrow, so that they can all relax and eat a big meal tonight. ā
"Okay, I'll arrange it." As he spoke, Dong Xi picked up a few steamed buns and went out.
"In the future, you might as well make bread and cakes, by the way, and ......dumplings," Liu Yong thought proudly, "Yun'er, let's open a noodle shop in the future, and the business will definitely be prosperous." ā
"Of course, if the eldest brother wants to do it, the business will be prosperous, but I think the eldest brother should be a person who does big things, and he shouldn't focus on these small things." Dong Yun immediately poured a basin of cold water on Liu Yong.
"Hehe, Yun'er reminded me right, I just said it casually." Liu Yong also knew that he was just talking about it just now, but he was also very happy to hear Dong Yun persuade himself like this. Yes, I really didn't have any confidence at the beginning, but after these few things, I didn't expect that what I learned before was still very useful, and I still have many skills that people in this era don't have! Do you want to live an ordinary life? No, since this era has come, you should do a career, and if you don't need anything else, you should do it for Yun'er!